Disclosure: Please keep in mind that some of the links in this post may contain affiliate links and if you go through them an make a purchase, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. The decision is yours. 1. FabFitFun Box […]
Being a caregiver can be all-consuming sometimes. So, it’s no wonder that many of our relationships and commitments tend to take a backseat to our caregiving efforts. Unfortunately, sometimes our marriages take the biggest hit of all. However, part of caregiving gracefully is remembering to take care of ourselves and the other relationships in our […]
I’m in a long-term care medical practice and I honestly can’t count the number of calls we get regarding falls in a month. I’m not sure if a day goes by that not at least one of our nursing home or assisted living facility calls to report a fall. As common as it is, I […]
I recently began to ask caregivers more about their experiences. I wanted to know exactly what connected all caregivers and what was different about their unique situations. I started by asking 4 questions. I started the process very informally one day, just out of intrigue really. No notes or recorders, just a listening ear. However, […]
Fear…fear of the unknown, fear of loss, fear of making the wrong decisions, fear of this great responsibility, fear of doing it alone. So many fears wash over you as a caregiver. Some are more rational than others, but they can all be paralyzing just the same. The good news is, you don’t have to […]
Let’s face, incontinence stinks… No, literally it stinks. It’s a dirty job, but somebody has to do it. My guess is that if you are reading this, then that somebody is you. I have been a health care professional for nearly 2 decades, if you count my years as a student nurse, so needless to […]
Greetings! I just wanted to take time today and encourage all the caregivers to talk to God today. He wants to hear from you. In fact, all throughout His Word, we are encouraged to take action in prayer. See, we have good Father and He wants us to have good things, we need only ask, […]
I was sitting and thinking about the quickly approaching winter holiday season and how little I have prepared (as always). It is easy to get overwhelmed and even stressed out about all the things to be done. It’s even easier to get depressed. As happy as the holiday season can be for many, it is […]
Do you ever sit down to pray and your mind keeps getting flooded with thoughts of your to-do-list, things you forgot to do, how you can’t believe what happened on the latest episode of This is Us, and whatever happened to Brittani with an “i” from the 3rd grade, who’s desk used to be across […]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, caregiving is tough stuff, but it is also one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. Just think it’s the ultimate gift. You have the honor of caring for someone who likely transformed your life and helped mold you into the person you are today […]
